Art of Transliness

Article Summary (from the site):

Ultimately, there’s likely going to be a compromise between the garment you want in terms of fashion, and the one you need in terms of functionality. All we can really say is that on the day the rains come (and they always do), it doesn’t matter how GQ you look if you’re left getting soaked in the street.

• Garments generally fall into four categories: Waterproof/Breathable, Waterproof/Non-Breathable, Water-Resistant/Breathable, Water-Resistant/Non-Breathable
• You’re going to want to find the right compromise between Weather-proofing and Breathability that suits your particular needs. As a rule: the less rain that gets in, the less sweat that gets out.
• Small features like taped-seams, venting, and sealed zippers are usually strong indicators of a garment that has functionality as a key element of its design.
• A quality piece of rainwear is going to cost you, but it will pay dividends when those expensive technical elements work together to keep you cool, comfortable, and dry.